Bay window detention construction



A Nov.` 12, 1935.

W. D, BAYLEY BAY WINDOW DETENTION CONSTRUCTION Filed Feb. 19, 1954 A.. [Afl/l1.

Patented Nov. 12,

gSTATES ATENT This invention relates to window structures and the method of making the same as used in penal institutions or other places where detention windows are desirable andvmore particularly to a window assembly incorporating bullet proof glass used in connection with Sentry boxes or turrets.

An object of this invention is to provide an economical structure easily constructed'at a low 1o cost that is efficient and dependable.

Another object of this invention is to mount glass in a window assembly whereby the several window panes are arranged in interlocked relation.

1,5 Another object of this invention is to provide a suitable juncture intermediate the sections of a window structure arranged in angular relation with each other.

Another object of this invention is to incorporate a structure wherein the muntin or mullion bars extend through glazed or unglazed areas, the unglazed areas being supplied with other suitable closures.

Another objectof this invention isa method of assembly whereby the adjoining spaces are glazed successively in interlocked relation.

With the above primary and other incidental objects in View, as will more fully appear in the specication, the invention consists of the features of construction, the parts and combinations thereof, and the mode of operation, or their equivalents, as hereinafter described and set forth iny the claims.

Referring to the drawing, Fig. 1 discloses a side elevation of a window assembly. Fig. 2 discloses a schematic side elevation and Fig. 3 a schematic cross sectional View. Fig. 4 discloses an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken along the line 4 4 of Fig. l. Fig. 5 discloses an enlarged fragmentary sectional View taken on the line 5 5 of Fig. 1. Fig. 6 discloses an enlarged fragmentary View taken substantially on the line fri-6 of Fig. l. Fig. '7 discloses another modification of joining angularly disposed window sections. Figs. 8 and 9 disclose modifications of the assembly.

For Sentry boxes and the like it is very desirable to use bullet proof glass, that is, glass that will not fracture when hit with an ordinary bullet. In the use of the bullet proof glass it is quite desirable to eliminate increased dimensions of the parts used in supporting the glass. When this is done difculty has been found 'in securing the bullet proof glass in position as space available for the' putty is too limited.u In

inserted between two of the anges.

the modifications disclosed, a new type of seat for the glass has been used wherein the window panesare seated in channels, one edge of the glass being seated in a permanent channel and the opposite edge of the glass being seated in a 5 channel, one side of which is removably mounted. It has also been the common practice to have the several sections of a bay window-like structure joined by a suitable pillar or corner of masonry or the like which enhances the cost of 10 the assembly and obscures vision. In this modication, the flanges of the muntin bars, which are of unequal dimensions, are merely permitted to abut one another and the joint properly sealed as by welding. If th angular relation is not 15 proper this may be altered by suitable fillers When it is desirable to reinforce the corner a T-bar or an I-bar having a web larger than the web of the muntin bars may be inserted intermediate 20 the adjacent muntin bars so as to reinforce the corner. The reinforcing member may also be used as the filler to secure the proper angular relation of the window sections.

Like parts are indicated by similar characters 25 of reference throughout the several views.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 3, the sections II), I2 and I4 have been placed adjacent each other at corners I6 and I3. The muntin bars 28 and 34 along the edges extend from one window through 304 to the window in the next Astory either above or below as the case may be, so that some of the muntin bars of the windows I0, I 2 and I4 are iny common with the windows 2l), 22 and 24 respectively. 35 The spaces intermediate the windows in the row are filled with metallic sections or panels 26 inserted intermediate adjacent muntin bars Y28 and 3i as clearly seen in Fig. 5. The flanges l32 of the panels 2t are suitably attached to the 0 webs of the muntin bars 23 and 3E. The panels 26 may be of sheet metal or any other suitable material.

As may also be seen in Fig. 5, the muntin bars vZii'and 34 of adjacent window sections have the 45 webs contacting at 36 and the ilanges abutting at 38 so as to form a rigid corner. The contacting webs and flanges are welded at 36 and 38.

In case it is desirable to strengthen the corner, a' suitable I-bar may be inserted between 50 the muntin bars 28 and 34 of adjacent sections as more fully shown in Fig. '7. In Vthis event the flangesand the Webs oi the muntin bars 28 and 34 may be welded or otherwise secured to the web of the I-bar 49. 55

To satisfy various demands for the angular relation of the Window sections for particular constructions, a suitable filler 42 is mounted either between the flanges or between the inner edges of the webs of the muntin bars 28 and 34 as disclosed in Fig. 9. The fillers 42 may be held in position by welding or in any other suitable manner.

When windows are used for enclosing sentry boxes, it is very desirable that the glass be of bullet proof material so as to protect the guards. In the past when bullet proof glass has been used it has been found necessary to greatly increase the dimensions of the muntin bars in order to provide suitable space for the retention of the glass by putty or cement. In the present modification, the bullet proof glass or window panes 50 are seated in a channel 52 formed intermediate the flange 54 integral with the web and a flange 55 welded to the web of the muntin bar 58 as best seen in Fig. 4. i

The opposite edge of the Window pane 50 is seated in a channel 60 found intermediate the flange 62 and a removable member 64 held in position by suitable screw 66, the head of which projects into the next adjacent space. When this type of glass retaining means is used it is preferable to glaze the Window from one edge working either towards the closure or the opposite edge so as to interlock the glazed sections, the screws 66 being inaccessible when the space, in which the head thereof is located, is glazed.

If it is found inexpedient to interlock the glazed areas the glass may be retained in position as disclosed in the modification shown in Fig. 8 by a U-shaped member HJ having a pair of diverging flanges 'i2 extending along the window panes. This U-shaped member I0 is held in position by a screw passing through the legs thereof and through the web of the flange 14.

Member 10 may be used on all of the muntin bars, in which event members 56, 64 and 86 are not used. In other constructions, member 'I0 may be used in connection with the disclosure in Fig. 4 for holding in position the last window panes in a series of interlocked glazed areas. For example, when interlocked window panes are inserted from both the bottom and the top of the Window, member 10 may be used along the muntin bar where the glazing from top and bottom meets.

A suitable closure 80 for a Ventilating area has been disclosed in Fig. 4. It includes a hookshaped member or sill 84 having pivotally mounted thereon at 86 the closure 80. The closure 80 is preferably provided with double contacting surfaces throughout the entire boundary thereof. In the particular modification disclosed in Fig. 4, the closure has been mounted within the Sentry box. This is entirely optional as the closure could be mounted outside the sentry box if conditions should demand.

From the above description it will be apparent that there is thus provided a device of the character described possessing the particular features of advantage before enumerated as desirable, but which obviously is susceptible of modification in its form, proportions, detail construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the principle involved or sacrificing any of its advantages.

While in order to comply with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to structural features, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to th specific features shown, but that the means and construction herein disclosed comprise the preferred form of several modes of putting the invention into effect, and the invention is therefore claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the legitimate and valid scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

l. A Window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged duofunctional muntin and detention bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, leaving a group of spaces in at least one of the sections vacant for ventilation, and a member intermediate the muntin bars of adjacent sections4 against which said muntin bars abut, said member reinforcing the window assembly.

2. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections, each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, leaving a group of spaces in at least one section vacant for ventilation, the T-shaped bars of adjacent sections abutting along one edge so as to close the space intermediate said sections. v

3. A Window assembly including a. plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, the flanges of the T- shaped bars of adjacent sections abutting so as to close the space between said sections.

4. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, the stems of the T- shaped bars of adjacent sections abutting so as to cause the sections to be angularly disposed with respect to one another and to close the Yopening between adjacent sections.

5. A Window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, the stems of the T- shaped bars of adjacent sections abutting along adjacent margins, the flanges of said T-shaped bars being arranged in spaced relation so as to cause said sections to be angularly disposed, and means intermediate the flanges for closing the spaces between adjacent sections.

6. A Window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- ausY shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, and a member interposed between the adjacent sections, said member abutting the flanges of said T-shap'ed bars so as to reinforce the window assembly and close the spaces intermediate adjacent sections.

7. A window. assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, and a member interposed intermediate adjacent sections, said member abutting the flanges and the stems of the outer muntin bars of the adjacent sections for reinforcing the Window assembly and for closing the spaces intermediate the sections.

8. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, and an I-shaped member interposed intermediate adjacent sections and abutting the flanges of the T-shaped bars of the outer muntin bars of said sections so as to reinforce the window assembly and so as to close the opening therebetween.

9. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, and an I-shaped member interposed intermediate adjacent sections, the stems of the T-shaped members abutting the web of the I-shaped member so as to close the opening therebetween, said I-shaped member reinforcing the window assembly.

10. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, and an I-shaped member interposed intermediate said sections, said I-shaped member abutting the flanges and the stems of the other muntin bars of said sections so as to close the opening therebetween and so as to reinforce the window assembly.

11. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, and an I-shaped member interposed intermediate adjacent sections and abutting the outer muntin bars thereof, the flanges of said I-shaped member projecting over the flanges of the T-shaped bars, said I-shaped member reinforcing the Window assembly.

12. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections each of which includes a plurality of transversely arranged T- shaped muntin bars forming a group of spaces some of which are glazed, and an I-shaped member interposed intermediate adjacent sections, the web of which abuts the outer muntin bars of said sections, the flanges of said I-shaped member overlying the outer and inner portions of said outer muntin bars thereby concealing the union intermediate adjacent sections.

13. A window assembly including a plurality of angularly disposed sections, each section including a plurality of transversely arranged muntin bars dividing each section into spaces, at least some of which are glazed, the outer muntin bars being provided with marginal rabbets and abutting the bar of the adjacent section whereby the rabbets cooperate to form a dead-air space intermediate adjacent sections.

14. In a window assembly, a plurality of angularly disposed sections, a frame for each section having marginal rabbets, a member interposed atA least along one side of the rabbets for reinforcing the juncture of adjacent sections and cooperating with the rabbets to form a dead-air pocket intermediate adjacent sections.

15. In a window assembly, a plurality of angularly disposed sections, each section including a plurality of transversely arranged muntin bars dividing each section into spaces, at least seme of which are glazed, the outer muntin bar being flanged outwardly toward the adjacent section, and a closure member extending from the outer muntin bar of one section to the outer bar of the adjacent section to join the sections to effect tightness and stability.

WILLIAM D. BAYLEY. 

